Approached via a sweeping drive leading to a medieval gatehouse and courtyard, this handsome manor house and grounds date to the thirteenth century.
The magnificant main hall has retained its medieval character and the parlour wing, to the west of the hall, is lined with eighteenth century panelling and includes a fire surround dating to the same era.
Upstairs, the bedrooms and bathrooms are also rich with original features including panelling which ranges from the sixteenth to eighteenth centuries.
The space, grandeur and elegance afforded by the character and configuration of the internal and external spaces lends itself to entertaining. The property is divided into two wings allowing for separate guest or staff accommodation in the west wing above the kitchen and gatehouse, which was once used as a service wing.
The central heating and alarm systems have been recently updated and modernised and there is scope for some updates to the kitchen and bathrooms if required.
The stunning grounds are immaculately maintained and include a courtyard with large terraced areas, lawns, an extensive kitchen garden and a tennis court. There is plenty of external storage in the various outbuildings/stable block.
The central heating and alarm systems have been recently updated and modernised and there is scope for some updates to the kitchen and bathrooms if required.
The property is well positioned for access to Dorchester, Blandford Forum, Sherborne and Sturminster Newton, which all provide a comprehensive range of shopping, educational, recreational and cultural facilities. Sherborne and Dorchester have mainline railway connections to London (Waterloo). Sporting facilities within the area include golf at Blandford, Dorchester and Sherborne, racing at Wincanton, Salisbury, Taunton and Bath, sailing and water sports along the world Heritage Jurassic coastline. There are numerous footpaths and bridleways within the immediate vicinity for walking and riding. The area is particularly well served with a selection of independent schools including Sherborne School and Sherborne Girls School, Bryanston School, Milton Abbey, Clayesmore, Canford School, Leweston School, Port Regis, Sandroyd, Hanford and Bryanston Knighton House.
For full details please call Claudia Hunt on 07790574766 or 01590 631673. Email claudia@countryhousecompany.co.uk
